Lincoln Municipal Code Ch. 18.30 O-S Open Space District

The following uses are permitted in the O-S district:

(1) Parks;

(2) Playgrounds and playfields;

(3) Public swimming pools;

(4) Golf course;

(5) Country club;

(6) Schools;

(7) Community centers;

(8) Public buildings;

(9) Signs as permitted by Title 16.

(Ord. No. 910B, § 2, 1-12-2016; Ord. 581B §1, 1992; Ord. 357B §3.11.000, 1979)

The following uses are permitted in the O-S district subject to issuance of a conditional use permit by the planning commission:

(1) Commercial uses accessory to permitted uses, such as refreshment stands, restaurants, sports equipment rental and sales, marinas;

(2) Museums;

(3) Art galleries;

(4) Public utility substations;

(5) Agricultural land.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.010, 1979)

Solar Energy System. A solar energy system as defined in section 15.05.020A. shall be permitted if the solar energy system meets all of the following conditions:

(1) The solar energy system shall be designed for the purpose of reducing on-site energy needs and shall be accessory to and incorporated into the development of an authorized use of the property.

(2) The solar energy system shall only be permitted on the roof of a permitted principle structure or in the rear and side yard of the lot adjacent to a permitted structure.

(3) The solar energy system shall conform to all set back requirements for the district in which the solar energy system is located unless, the community development director or his designee identifies a safety concern requiring placement within the setback.

(4) The solar energy system shall be designed to absorb light, have minimal glint and glare and to scatter the reflected light.

(Ord. No. 923B, § 10, 9-27-2016)

The maximum height for buildings and structures in the O-S district shall be 40 feet.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.020, 1979)

The minimum area for each lot in the O-S district shall be as follows:

(1) Corner lot: 10,000 square feet;

(2) Interior lot: 10,000 square feet.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.030, 1979)

The maximum lot coverage by all structures and buildings in the O-S district shall not exceed 40 percent of the lot area.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.040, 1979)

The minimum lot width in the O-S district shall be as follows:

(1) Corner lot: 100 feet;

(2) Interior lot: 100 feet.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.050, 1979)

No building or structure in the O-S district shall, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:

(1) Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 20 feet in depth.

(2) Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard for each lot of not less than ten feet.

(3) Side Yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of all buildings of not less than ten feet.

(4) Side Street Yard. On corner lots, there shall be a side street yard of not less than ten feet.

(5) Building Sites on Rights-of-way in General Plan. Front, side, side street or rear yards required for lots abutting a highway or street for which proposed rights-of-way are established by the circulation element of the general plan shall be determined as provided in Section 18.42.020.

(Ord. 357B §3.11.060, 1979)